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Mortgage Rates Continue to Encourage Buyers and Strengthen Home Sales

By Helen Adams Realty - December 15, 2020

November saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average top 30,000 for the first time, while mortgage rates reached new record lows again. These new records have provided encouragement for buyers to move forward on home purchases, which continued to remain strong overall for the month. New Listings were up in the Charlotte region by 7.9 percent to 4,036. Pending Sales increased 26.4 percent to 4,509. In

Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

By Helen Adams Realty - December 14, 2020

Shorter days and colder temperatures have made their way to the Queen City, which means that winter has arrived. With the change of each season comes a reminder of a new set of home maintenance tasks to check off the to-do list. Homeowners should prepare their homes and yards for the freeze of winter and hopefully this list will serve as a guide through those projects and beyond. Winter Outdo

Buyer Activity and Housing Market Stays Hot While the Temperatures Fall

By Helen Adams Realty - November 18, 2020

October continued to be busier than the calendar normally suggests. Buyer activity remains higher than normal for this time of year, while in many segments of the market housing supply remains much lower than one year ago. Multiple offers remain a common occurrence in many areas, keeping housing hot while the temperatures continue to fall. New Listings were up in the Charlotte region by 6.6 pe

The Housing Market Remains Hot While The Weather Cools

By Helen Adams Realty - October 06, 2020

Reprinted from September 2020 CRRA Monthly Indicators Strong buyer activity has continued into the fall, which is normally the start of the seasonal slowing of the housing market. With stronger buyer activity in the market this year and the continued constrained supply of homes for sale, speedy sales and multiple offers are likely to remain a common occurrence and will keep the housing market hot

Dare to Compare: Helen Adams Realty vs. the National Average

By Helen Adams Realty - October 02, 2020

Each year the National Association of REALTORS® publishes a member profile detailing the current scope of REALTORS® around the country. The publication overviews demographics of real estate agents, average sales trends, office structures, and more. A relationship-based sales experience sets Helen Adams’ agents apart from the national average. Helen Adams Realty provides immense support to our

Embracing a New Normal at Helen Adams Realty

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - May 15, 2020

Throughout the past few months, our world has shifted as we spend more time at home and less time out in public. Real estate has seen these shifts in mindset and workflow as well, with a temporary inability to show occupied properties, meet clients face to face, and physically be out in the field. At Helen Adams Realty, we have always put an emphasis on our company culture, collaboration, and digi

How HAR Can Help Buyers and Sellers Virtually

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - April 07, 2020

Investing in technology has always been important at Helen Adams Realty. During our 45 years of service, we have worked continuously to be leaders in the Charlotte marketplace in real estate technology. Our agents are trained to use a mix of technology, social media, and other online tools to better help their buyers and sellers throughout their transactions and beyond. Now, in these times of soci

Helen Adams Realty Reaches More Buyers and Sellers with Our Multilingual Agents

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - March 05, 2020

In most areas of the United States, there is a growing number of people who are multilingual or speak English as a second language. As Charlotte becomes more of a melting pot and metropolitan city, our neighbors are becoming more diverse as well. It’s important to feel comfortable with your real estate agent, and this might be difficult when they don’t speak your native language. At Helen Adams Re

Moving With Pets? These Tips Can Help

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 26, 2020

Moving can be a difficult transition for the whole family, including your furry friends. The secret to moving with pets is planning and preparation. Animals can be especially sensitive to the moving process and can take a longer time to adjust to their new surroundings. Keeping your pets safe and calm during a move is important and these tips can help put the whole family at ease. Before moving in

How to Make Your Home More Sustainable

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 21, 2020

Residential real estate’s growing focus is becoming all about sustainability and environmentally friendly home concepts. Buyers are becoming more attracted to sustainable features and the level of “green” their house is considered. According to the 2018 National Association of REALTORS® Sustainability Resource Guide, 61 percent of surveyed members said their clients are interested in sustainabilit

Prepping for Your Next Home Inspection: A Realtor’s Take

By riley@helenadamsrealty.com - February 19, 2020

As a real estate professional who regularly endures the home inspection process, one of HAR’s seasoned agents, Regis Murphy, confirms home inspections can be stressful in any light. As a buyer, the unexpected quirks of a home may leak out during inspections, which can often be discouraging. As a seller, these unexpected finds may catch you off-guard after putting forth the work (and money) of prep

Spring Home Renovations with the Best Return on Investment

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 17, 2020

As the warm springtime weather approaches, it’s a great time to start planning home improvement projects that you can check off your list. When planning for home projects, it’s important to consider the possible return on investment. Whether you are planning to sell your house soon or not, there are certain improvements that will help your home’s value in the long run. Spring is not only a great t

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Mortgage Rates Continue to Encourage Buyers and Strengthen Home Sales

Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

Buyer Activity and Housing Market Stays Hot While the Temperatures Fall

The Housing Market Remains Hot While The Weather Cools

Dare to Compare: Helen Adams Realty vs. the National Average

Embracing a New Normal at Helen Adams Realty

How HAR Can Help Buyers and Sellers Virtually

Helen Adams Realty Reaches More Buyers and Sellers with Our Multilingual Agents

Moving With Pets? These Tips Can Help

How to Make Your Home More Sustainable

Prepping for Your Next Home Inspection: A Realtor’s Take

Spring Home Renovations with the Best Return on Investment

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